The nature of governments ...

I just thought I'd save the link to this rather persuasive article on the nature of those who would govern us peasants. Don't bother reading this, the knowledge accrued might be upsetting.

http://c4ss.org/content/329

... and furthermore, here's a look at the nature of banks that explains a lot of the recent tremors in our financial landscape:

http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/04/13